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Byron Mullens opts out, Jason Richardson opts in for 2014-15

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

76ers general manager Sam Hinkie announced some housekeeping notes Friday following the draft, noting that guard Jason Richardson picked up his player option for 2014-15 season, while center Byron Mullens did not.

Richardson did not appear in a game for the 76ers last season, while recovering from a knee injury. Mullens appeared in 18 games with the 76ers following a late trade, averaging 6.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in 13.7 minutes per game.

76ers center Byron Mullens is expected to be available off the bench Wednesday against the Raptors. Mullens has missed five games with a sprained ankle, but coach Brett Brown confirmed he would be in uniform.

76ers center Byron Mullenswill not play Friday night against the Celtics in Boston because of an ankle injury, the Delaware County Daily Times reports. Mullens told the paper he's "day to day" moving forward, leaving his status for Saturday against Brooklyn up in the air.

76ers center Byron Mullens will miss his third game in a row against the Bobcats Wednesday, as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. He told the Bucks County Courier Times he hopes to play Friday against the Celtics.